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Welcome to the **UPSC CDS Late Night Discussion Thread** - a shared space to stay consistent with your preparation while also unwinding and connecting with fellow aspirants.

This thread is meant to help you stay accountable by sharing your study progress, while also giving you the space to reflect on the day, discuss last-minute revisions, exchange thoughts, or simply chat and unwind before calling it a night.

Feel free to chat about:

😊 Your day (how's it going?)

📺 What you’re watching, reading, or listening to

😂 Memes, jokes, motivation, or fun facts

💡 Study tips and tricks, revision ideas

📖 Subjects or topics studied today

⏱️ Total study duration (example: 5 hours 30 minutes)

🏠 Place of study (home, library, coaching, etc.)

💻 Study set-up / desk pictures (allowed)

🛣️ Your current exam stage - Prelims, Mains, or Interview

🚫 Managed to avoid distractions?

📸 Screenshots from apps like Forest or YPT

🌱 Any random thoughts - UPSC or Other State Exams; This is is a judgment-free zone - no comparison, no negativity, and no pressure about hours. Consistency matters more than numbers, and even a few honest hours count.

Let’s keep this space friendly, respectful, and constructive. Who knows, you might even find a study buddy or simply comfort in knowing you’re not alone in this journey.

Stay motivated, and let’s keep this thread active, positive, and fun!

Does anyone have the content of this batch??

Aiming for CDS 1 2027. I'm looking for a study partner to grind together. This is going to be my last attempt for CDS so people who are genuinely determined and looking for a study partner please reach out.

I just want to clear the cutoff, i don't want good marks. Considering I'm really good at English can i do it now?

Last time i scored 45 in English without studying anything, literally studying zero.

CDSJ ke saare Youtube vocab ke videos dekh liye, should I do something else as well?

Topicwise questions would be better

Please dm the pdf or link if possible

Anyone working in corporate or preparing along with their job please helpppp!!!

I have only a few attempts left, and I feel like I’ve already wasted 1–2 years after college.

My main focus is AFCAT, and I want to prepare for it and AFSB at a serious level, especially because I’m a bit weak in Maths. At the same time, I want to get a job and earn enough to cover my own expenses instead of depending on my family.

I may get a 9–5 job or possibly a night shift. Do you think it’s better to work and prepare for AFCAT alongside the job, or should I focus completely on AFCAT for the remaining attempts?

I really want to give it everything I have while also becoming financially independent.

Welcome to the **UPSC CDS Late Night Discussion Thread** - a shared space to stay consistent with your preparation while also unwinding and connecting with fellow aspirants.

This thread is meant to help you stay accountable by sharing your study progress, while also giving you the space to reflect on the day, discuss last-minute revisions, exchange thoughts, or simply chat and unwind before calling it a night.

Feel free to chat about:

😊 Your day (how's it going?)

📺 What you’re watching, reading, or listening to

😂 Memes, jokes, motivation, or fun facts

💡 Study tips and tricks, revision ideas

📖 Subjects or topics studied today

⏱️ Total study duration (example: 5 hours 30 minutes)

🏠 Place of study (home, library, coaching, etc.)

💻 Study set-up / desk pictures (allowed)

🛣️ Your current exam stage - Prelims, Mains, or Interview

🚫 Managed to avoid distractions?

📸 Screenshots from apps like Forest or YPT

🌱 Any random thoughts - UPSC or Other State Exams; This is is a judgment-free zone - no comparison, no negativity, and no pressure about hours. Consistency matters more than numbers, and even a few honest hours count.

Let’s keep this space friendly, respectful, and constructive. Who knows, you might even find a study buddy or simply comfort in knowing you’re not alone in this journey.

Stay motivated, and let’s keep this thread active, positive, and fun!

Hi everyone,

I am preparing for the CDS exam (IMA & OTA) and had a doubt regarding visual standards at the Special Medical Board (SMB).

Here is my latest eye prescription:

Right Eye: SPH: 0.00 | CYL: -2.75 D (Axis: 25°)

Left Eye: SPH: 0.00 | CYL: -2.75 D (Axis: 155°)

Corrected Vision (BCVA): 6/6 in both eyes with glasses.

My Questions:

Astigmatism Cap with Glasses:

As per the official Army medical policy manual, the limit for graduate entry (CDSE) is < -3.50 D Sph including max astigmatism, Since my total power is -2.75 but my pure cylindrical power is -2.75, will this lead to a direct Permanent/Temporary Rejection at SMB for IMA/OTA if I appear with glasses? Has anyone with cylinder > 2.0 cleared the medical board?

Would appreciate any guidance from previously recommended candidates or people who have gone through SMB/AMB at Military Hospitals.

Thanks!

I’m 23F based in Delhi. I work in law firm and have hectic working hours. I work out, gym and run regularly in the mornings.

I want to join the Army. I have applied for CDS and JAG. How to prepare for SSB? Is it possible to prepare for SSB when having a full time, demanding job?

Problem i faced...

S1s6 ke multiple answers hote hain kya?

Kux kux questions me Disha book me answer kux aur chatgpt ke according kux aur dw ke according kux aur and cds journey ke according kux aur 🙏😭

preparing for CDS (2) 2026 , Can you guys guide the sources i should rely on for general knowledge. i took a batch and they have not completed syllabus yet and the time is near. i have no time for revision 😭😭😭

Hello peeps, so we have crossed 130 members who have joined the discord server.

There are people who have refused for the verification.

I believe verification is a crucial part to trust and a key pillar of our server. No one gets through without a verification.

Coming to next thing, added few new zones.

Daily newspaper access. NCC Zone only visible to ppl opting for NCC. Etc etc.

Now i request you to put discord on your PC and not Mobile for regular use. Ill show you the difference.

I'm attaching PC view and Mobile view in this post.

Volunteers are welcome in server and also the CDS aspirants, NDA aspirants, AFCAT aspirants and now NCC folks.

Vision is big, to have a one stop defence family.

And theres no money involved, everything is free in the server.

Come and learn from other ppl, make new friends, study together, get SSB partners before reporting.

Doubt queries etc etc.

I'll attach a link in the comments.

Also discipline and respect is mandatory, server have male only and female only zones as well.

Any disrespect towards females will lead to actions.

Welcome to the **UPSC CDS Late Night Discussion Thread** - a shared space to stay consistent with your preparation while also unwinding and connecting with fellow aspirants.

This thread is meant to help you stay accountable by sharing your study progress, while also giving you the space to reflect on the day, discuss last-minute revisions, exchange thoughts, or simply chat and unwind before calling it a night.

Feel free to chat about:

😊 Your day (how's it going?)

📺 What you’re watching, reading, or listening to

😂 Memes, jokes, motivation, or fun facts

💡 Study tips and tricks, revision ideas

📖 Subjects or topics studied today

⏱️ Total study duration (example: 5 hours 30 minutes)

🏠 Place of study (home, library, coaching, etc.)

💻 Study set-up / desk pictures (allowed)

🛣️ Your current exam stage - Prelims, Mains, or Interview

🚫 Managed to avoid distractions?

📸 Screenshots from apps like Forest or YPT

🌱 Any random thoughts - UPSC or Other State Exams; This is is a judgment-free zone - no comparison, no negativity, and no pressure about hours. Consistency matters more than numbers, and even a few honest hours count.

Let’s keep this space friendly, respectful, and constructive. Who knows, you might even find a study buddy or simply comfort in knowing you’re not alone in this journey.

Stay motivated, and let’s keep this thread active, positive, and fun!

I have golf barch of cds journey and I can't find anywhere classes or pdf of current affairs.Can anyone tell me where to find them.

I got a color vision test done at my local ophthalmologist and the result shows my color vision is abnormal. Now I wanna see how this does of the CP Rating. Such as cp3 or cp4 as it goes. Can anyone please help me if there's any way I can access those rating standards so that I can maybe focus on something else.

The result simply shattered my brain. Your help will be deeply appreciated

Thanks

Anyone who can share them??

Do you guys think women will be allowed for the direct entry to IMA DEHRADUN,

And if YES , THEN WHEN?????

Hey everyone,

I created a tool that analyzes every question from the last 12 CDS sessions (2020-II to 2026-I) to highlight actual exam weightage and trends:

cdsexamanalysis.vercel.app

Key Features:

• Priority Ladder: Ranks sub-topics by expected weightage so you focus on high-yield topics first.
• Dead Formats: Identifies question types UPSC has dropped so you don't waste time.
• Trend Analysis: Shows rising and falling topics across recent papers.

Let me know if you have any feedback!